Soulless eyes

Happening in the World: Ukraine is set to declare martial law against Russia after the Ukrainian naval ships were seized by Russia. Each country blames each other for the incident, in which many Ukrainian crew members were injured. (BBC)

Happening in the US: Over 1200 flights were canceled across the country post-Thanksgiving as a winter storm hits the Midwest, making for very dangerous flight conditions. (USA Today)

Happening in NYC: As Amazon plans to open its new headquarters to Long Island City, real estate in the area is already starting to boom. An influx of to-be residents are anticipating the increase of jobs as Amazon opens their new office, and young people are the bulk of these potential real-estate buyers. (CNBC)

Happening on Campus: Janet L. Miller, the Professor of English Education will be giving a lecture as a part of the Arts and Humanities Distinguished Speaker Series. She will be speaking on The Narrative Researcher/Writer: Discomforting Reflexivities and Impossible Composings.

Overheard: “I don’t think Columbia athletes give head” (via @overheard.columbiauniversity on Instagram)

Bezos via Wikimedia Commons